Shattered family's tears for heroic Eleanor Bryant as new details emerge of mum-of-two's selfless final act when a truck ploughed through Riddells Creek preschool playground Truck ploughed into kindergarten Mum-of-two Eleanor Bryant died at scene Ms Bryant saved children in last desperate moments alive Family has paid tribute to the fallen hero READ: Today Show host Alex Cullen fights back tears on live over his pal's death By WAYNE FLOWER, MELBOURNE CORRESPONDENT Published: 22:31 EST, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 22:31 EST, 11 November 2024 e-mail View comments The family of tragic hero Eleanor Bryant have shared their heartbreak over the death of the beloved mother of two. Ms Bryant , 43, pulled children out of harm's way as the out-of-control tanker ploughed through the playground of Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool in Riddells Creek, north-west of Melbourne, on Monday afternoon. It can be revealed the speech pathologist had been with a special needs child at the time, spiriting the child away in the seconds before she lost her life.
On Tuesday, Ms Bryant's family issued a statement through Victoria Police expressing their sorrow over the untimely death of the cherished mother and wife. 'We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Eleanor,' the statement read. 'She was the light of our lives: a cherished mother, wife, daughter and sister, and beloved by all her family and enormous network of friends.
'Her infectious smile, sense of humour and passion for life made her.